Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn)
is outraged at today’s decision clearing David Flores of all serious charges
after Flores shot four Shomrim members in 2010. Flores was charged with
attempted murder, assault and criminal use of a fire arm, among other charges but
only found guilty of weapon possession.

“It’s beyond comprehension,” said
Assemblyman Hikind. “Four unarmed people shot and hospitalized. How was this
sick individual not found guilty? How could the DA possible lose this case? Now
Flores is out and capable of creating more mayhem? This is our justice system
upside down. It’s insane!”

Assemblyman Hikind visited the individuals
who were shot while they were hospitalized and praised their efforts in
attempting to safeguard the community.

“The Shomrim were protecting our
children by trying to prevent this sick animal from doing further harm. What
kind of message does 'not guilty' send?"

David Flores, then 35-years-old, had
been identified by the Shomrim on Sept. 4, 2011, as acting indecently in front
of young children—but when approached by four Shomrim members, Flores pulled a
gun and shot at them. Avrohom Kaztow, Motty Pearl, Motty Brauner and Yoily Klein
were injured. Flores claimed self-defense.

Flores had nine prior arrests and
had previously pled guilty to public lewdness.